Monday 20 2015

Day 12

Jacki

Hi everyone! Another fantastic day in Israel! Early this morning we left the kibbutz and went for a hike in the Ein Ovdat Oasis. It was very very hot out. The hike was beautiful and we saw some amazing views. We stopped by this waterfall that looked like a picture from national geographic. It was breathtaking. There we sat down on the rocks, closed our eyes and just listened. The sounds of the waterfall and the desert wildlife were calming and peaceful. We walked up many steep steps and finally got to the top of the canyon. At the top of the canyon we were all overjoyed to see ice cream. After we took the bus to the Mitzpeh Ramon view point, where a scene from the Lion King was filmed. Shortly after we once again got on the bus and went for a well deserved lunch at the Kibbutz. After our lunch we went to visit Ben Gurion’s grave stone in Sde Boker. Then we went on another bus ride to Kfar HaNokdim, which is a Bedouin village. There we went for a camel ride. It was actually so fun, but at the same time pretty frightening. After the camel ride we went to a Bedouin tent and learned first hand about their culture while drinking their cultural tea. Then we had one of the best dinners of my life! We sat on carpets at miniature tables and enjoyed the delicious Bedouin cultural food. Later we went back to our tent and played a game of cards as a class. The game never ended as their were 11 people playing. I think we were laughing for most of the game! When it got dark Hadar (our tour guide) led a yoga class for some of us. Then we sat by the fire, sang songs and made smores! At the Bedouin tent we were given mattresses and sleeping bags for the night. I cannot believe that we have been here in Israel for almost two weeks already. Everything is happening so fast and I don’t want this experience to end. We are all having a blast and can’t wait for more fun!